Woofers,
Right now they are taking a bit longer because of the back log. But pre-election trusts were often 2-3 times quicker then personal ownership. Also trusts have advantages to them, with a trust, any trustee can take possession of the weapon, and you can modify the trust to add and remove trustees at a later date.
While with personal ownership not even the owners spouse can take possession of the firearm. I think that when a Sheriff (not a deputy, but an actual elected sheriff who can sign off on his own form, and have a deputy do the finger prints and photograph) uses a trust, that shows which is the best route to go.